The indigenous group that I have chosen is Masai. Masai, can also be spelled as Maasai, is the most famous tribe in Africa. The Masai live in Kenya and Tanzania. Unlike other Kenyan tribes who have adapted more western lifestyles, Masai has remained their traditional lifestyle as they are living like their ancestors. Masai people can be recognized by their bright red clothing and beaded jewellery. They herd cattle and live in huts made from mud and cattle dung. (See picture on the left)
The roles of sexes are pretty balance, the Masai men protect the villages and cattle, while the women build the houses, cook and maintain the household. To the Masai people, the herds of cattle are the most important thing to own. They live almost exclusively off their cattle by eating the meat, drinking its milk and even blood of their cows.
The Masai people are very independent and their society revolves around each generation of men becoming warriors.
The roles of sexes are pretty balance, the Masai men protect the villages and cattle, while the women build the houses, cook and maintain the household. To the Masai people, the herds of cattle are the most important thing to own. They live almost exclusively off their cattle by eating the meat, drinking its milk and even blood of their cows.
The Masai people are very independent and their society revolves around each generation of men becoming warriors.
Here are some facts about the Masai tribe from BellaOnline by Jeanne Egbosiuba Ukwendu (http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2641.asp ):
• Masai tribe is traditionally a seminomadic tribe.
• They have a reputation of being a fierce warring tribe.
• A Masai village is called an enkang.
• Women and children keep their heads shaved.
• They eat custard made from the blood of their cattle.
• They pierce and stretch their earlobes and wear large metal hoops at the tops of their ears. It is a sign of beauty for women to have longed stretched earlobes. (See image below)
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